Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine Copilots

As AI continues to grow in its capabilities and prevalence, is it time for packaging and processing equipment to come with a ChatGPT-style interface?

July 9, 2025

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Workforce

Mike McConnell Promoted to Vice President of Sales of Enercon Industries Corporation

Enercon Industries Corp.

McConnell will oversee Enercon's surface treating and cap sealing sales in his new role.

July 7, 2025

Labeling

New GS1 US Survey Finds Consumers Are Reviewing Food Labels More Closely as Grocery Prices Rise

GS1 US

With little relief from higher food costs, 76% of shoppers want more information to inform their purchases.

July 7, 2025

Cartoning

Energizer Gears Up for Paper-based Sustainable Packaging

To get to plastic-free packaging on its broad range of battery types and pack formats, Energizer and a key machinery partner started with a clean slate on both machines and materials.

July 7, 2025

Operational Excellence

How End-Users and OEMs Can Avoid Vertical Startup Dips

Packaging and processing end-users and original equipment manufacturers note 12 strategies each to avoid performance dips in vertical startups.

July 4, 2025

Workforce

CJ Biomaterials Appoints Allan Chung as CEO

CJ Biomaterials

Chung will lead the company as it seeks to advance the innovation and commercialization of its sustainable PHACT PHA technology.

July 2, 2025

Contract Packaging

Packaging World Annual Outlook Report: Contract Packaging

Two of the first 100 submissions will win a $150 gift card. Answer 5 quick questions about contract manufacturing and packaging.

July 1, 2025

Digital Transformation

BW Converting’s Machine Learning Project Selected for Microsoft AI Co- Innovation Lab in Milwaukee

BW Converting

W Converting's Accelerate digital services initiative, focused on fault anomalies, has been chosen as a project for the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, strengthening the company's digital transformation efforts.

July 1, 2025

Digital Transformation

Futurist's Column: Automation, Smart Packaging Shape Efficiency, Engagement

The packaging industry is undergoing a transformation in 2025, working to redefine efficiency, quality, and consumer engagement through high-speed systems, AI-driven tools, and smart, eco-friendly designs.

July 1, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Wooden Pallet Management Part 2 of 3: Supplier Selection

If you want the right pallet, it has to come from the right supplier.

July 1, 2025

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Packaging World Annual Outlook Report: E-commerce and D2C

Two of the first 100 submissions will win a $150 gift card. Answer 9 quick questions about e-commerce and D2C.

July 1, 2025

Digital Transformation

Packaging World Annual Outlook Report: Digitalization

Two of the first 100 submissions will win a $150 gift card. Answer 11 quick questions about digitalization.

July 1, 2025

Workforce

Sidel Launches Summer Camp in Octeville-sur-Mer for Aspiring Engineering Talent

Sidel Group

Sidel is offering a free, five-day summer camp in July 2025 for 20 engineering students aged 21-25, providing hands-on experience and insights into the company's operations.

July 1, 2025